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Patient Stories

Patient Stories

Donna Marie Caruso making a healthy meal after her rectal cancer surgery

Finding Hope and Healing After Rectal Cancer: Donna’s Journey with LARS Support

Nov 21, 2025

“As soon as we started talking, I thought I was going to start crying because I knew right away that they were very empathetic people and very knowledgeable people about LARS. They understand the issues and daily struggles.”
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Mahdi during an appointment with Dr. Adnan Alsadah at Cleveland Clinic.

Young Adult from Kuwait Receives Rare Dual Diagnoses Through Advanced Genetic Testing

Oct 9, 2025

“I am sharing my story to raise awareness about genetic testing so that rare conditions can be identified and treated sooner rather than later.”
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Hamza Aldosari with Dr. Kareem Abu-Elmagd

Comprehensive Multistage Care Plan and Complex Surgeries Return Critically Ill Patient To Normal Life

Sep 23, 2025

“I’m so fortunate to have been able to come to Cleveland Clinic and receive exceptional care from Dr. Abu-Elmagd and his team. The doctors I had elsewhere told me they had no hope of saving me.”
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